Statistics
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Marketed: 1998
Classification: Artillery
Suggested
Uses: Heavy Assault, Sniping
Dimensions: 34.7" x 5.1"
x 11.8"
Weight Empty: TBM
Weight Full: TBM
Reservoir
Volume: 103 oz
Firing Chamber Volume: 22 oz
Shots/Tank: 14 bursts, 5 full
Nozzles: 5x, 10x, 20x
Output/sec; :
7.5 oz/sec
Output/sec; : 13.5 oz/sec
Output/sec; : 22.5 oz/sec
Shot Time*; 5x:
3 sec
Shot Time*; 10x:
2 sec
Shot Time*; 20x: 1 sec
Range; *:
TBM
Range; *:
TBM
Range; *:
TBM
Pump Capacity: 1 oz
Pumps to 100%: 22
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Background Info
The CPS 2500 was released in 1998 as the successor to the all powerful
CPS 2000. Larami had already made the CPS 2000 less powerful in
1997 with the release of the mk2. The 2500 keeps the 2000's body and reservoir as well
as the firing chamber of the mk2. Unlike the CPS 2000 the 2500
features 3 nozzle settings (5x, 10x, and 20x) instead of one
(~30x). This one change makes the 2500 an entirely different
water cannon. It's a much more versatile watergun capable of
lasting much longer on the battle field but still being able to dish
out a fierce amount liquid ammo.
Combat Performance
The CPS 2500 is a great primary arm if you are
strong enough to weld it. The weight is distributed well and its
length (34.7") makes it easy to aim. I recommend using the 10x
nozzle for most 1 hk battles as it provides the gun's maximum
range. The 5x nozzle is useful for conserving water in longer
battles. I do not recommend using the 20x nozzle in 1hk battles
unless you have a serious vendetta to settle with somebody. The
20x nozzle depletes the water reservoir very quickly with out giving
you the massive range of the CPS 2000 (mk1 or mk2). With that
being said the 20x nozzle is a lot of fun to use in an all out charge
during soakfests.
The greatest assets that this gun possesses are its range, its power,
and its output. To get the most out of the CPS 2500 it is highly
advisable to hit the enemy from long range. Very few stock water
guns have the range to keep up with the 2500.
The greatest drawback of this gun is its low shot time on any
nozzle. Thus it is very important to keep pumping whenever you
can. It takes 7 to 8 pumps to build up enough pressure for a 1
second shot on 5x. In the amount of time that it takes to pump up
your gun your enemy could easily get in range and hit you before you
are able to fire. Do whatever you can, do not let the enemy close
the range gap. In the old days ('98 - y2k) sites used to
recommend having "escorts" - that is soldiers armed with smaller yet
faster charging soakers - accompany "bombers" such as CPS 2500 users into
battle. The idea was that the "escorts" would cover the more
heavily armed CPS 2000/2500 users while they were pumping. This
tactic works but at the expense of overall team range and
waterpower. Instead of being paired with someone using a smaller
gun I recommend being paired with a heavy gunner using a smaller nozzle
so range is not as sacrificed. For instance, if you are with
someone using a CPS 4100 or 2700 on 2.5x you are only sacrificing 5 ft
in range (from 45 to 40) instead of the 10 ft you would be sacrificing
if they were using an XP or Max D.
Structural Review
 The
CPS 2500
is a rather durable blaster, capable of taking a beating from whatever
the terrain and battle conditions throw at it. However, not only
is it structuraly sound on the outside, but it's also very sturdy on
the inside, which is one of my favorite things about this gun.
The CPS 2500's internals are simple, but they are very
strong. It is incredibly rare that anything will go wrong on the
inside of this gun, and if it does it will be easy to fix.
The most common problems with the CPS 2500 is water leaking out of the
nozzle when you're pumping, the trigger getting stuck after you've
released it, and water leaking from the firing valve (that purple pear
slice shaped thing behind the nozzle). The first two problems
occur when the firing spring wears out and is no longer stronger enough
to push the firing pin back in place to close the firing valve.
If you can't get a new spring you can treat it using the rubber band method. If water is
leaking out of the side of the firing valve the seal has become cracked
over time, due to the high pressure. If you apply epoxy to the
crack and let it dry for a few hours it should be fine.
As far as modding potential goes, there are a lot of different things
you can do to the CPS 2500. You can collossus it, change the
nozzle size, perform a check valve freeze, or possibly frankenstein it
into another blaster.
Pros: Great range, great power, great
output, good design and weight distribution, easy to aim if you're
fairly strong
Cons: Low shot time, below
average capacity when compared to output.
Recomendation: Yes (try Ebay)
In Action
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